Motiv8 - The Motivation Podcast and Inspiration Podcast Les Brown: You Can Live Your Dreams or Live Your Fears - The Toothless Bulldog That's Chasing You
Aug 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, motivational speaker Les Brown highlights the pivotal choice between living your dreams and succumbing to your fears. A former politician and author, Brown shares powerful anecdotes that reveal how fear can stifle potential. He emphasizes that embracing fear is essential for personal growth, urging listeners to face their fears head-on. Through his dynamic storytelling, Brown inspires a transformative mindset, encouraging everyone to take bold steps towards their aspirations.
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Choose Dreams Over Fear
- Les Brown says most people live their fears instead of their dreams.
- Recognize fear as the main barrier and choose actions toward your dreams.
Fear As False Evidence
- Les Brown defines fear as 'false evidence or expectations appearing real.'
- This reframes many perceived threats as imagined obstacles, not facts.
The Toothless Bulldog That Chases You
- Les Brown tells of a bulldog that chased a neighbor daily.
- He discovered the dog had no teeth and then chased it back.